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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Leadership Development in Higher Education Programs
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Eddy, Pamela; Rao, Michael – Community College Enterprise, 2009
A doctorate is increasingly a credential for community college leaders, yet much remains unknown about the structure of doctoral programs and links between course requirements and practitioner needs. Programs awarding an Ed.D. more often focus on skill-oriented coursework, whereas Ph.D. programs have greater emphasis on research. This study…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Doctoral Programs, Leadership, Leadership Training
Factors Affecting Transfer of "Traditional" Community College Students
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Eddy, Pamela L.; Christie, Ray; Rao, Michael – Community College Enterprise, 2006
While increasing demands on time and resources compete for attention with the transfer function of community colleges, the goal of providing the first two years of education on the pathway to a baccalaureate degree is still an important mission. The research reported here examines the determinants of successful traditional transfer students. The…
Descriptors: College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, Peer Influence, Socioeconomic Status